The History of the Pony Express

This weekend marks the 151st anniversary of the beginning of the Pony Express. Operating from April 3, 1860 until October 1861, it was the best way to send mail to and from California. Despite it’s extremely short lifespan, it has become a substantial part of American history. Today, I want to showcase the Geni profiles of four influential members of the pony express.

If you’re interested in working on expanding the genealogical information of the members of the Pony Express, you can take a moment to join the Pony Express Project on Geni. Our goal is to get everyone in there connected to the big tree, so don’t hesitate.